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About Boyne Valley Hill of Tara and Kells Private Tour from Dublin

Take a special chance to immerse yourself in over 5,000 years of history in Ireland’s Ancient East and the Boyne Valley on this full day private tour from Dublin hosting a maximum of 7 people.

Take a relaxing journey of heritage and food through the birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East and discover the magic that still lingers – the Hill of Tara where the High Kings ruled, Tailteann where the pre-Olympic Games of Ireland took place, Kells where the Book of Kells was completed, the Hill of Loughcrew, possibly the world’s oldest cemetery, and Trim Castle, Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman castle, and more!

Along the way we meet the real story tellers of Ireland - the local people!

Here are some of the exciting places you will visit as we step off the beaten track:

Teltown/Donaghpatrick Complex Drive through one of Ireland's most amazing sacred ritual landscapes where the pre-Olympic Games of Ireland took place thousands of years ago

The Heritage Town of KellsEnjoy a walk around this most important Monastic Site which is on the Tentative List to become a World Heritage Site with UNESCO. Here is where the Book of Kells was completed and lived for over 850 years.

The Hill of LoughcrewA refreshing 20 minute walk up to Cairn "T", one of the 32 Neolithic Tombs here that is almost 5,800 years old (older than Newgrange!)

Lunch BreakOur food stops are where restaurants offer "place on a plate" - serving foods grown and harvested locally. The Boyne Valley is produces the best foods in Ireland, so we want all your senses to be stimulated, engaged and satisfied!

Trim Castle Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, which was used as a film location for "Braveheart".

Hill of TaraWalk the most ancient space of the Hill of Tara - where the High Kings of Ireland ruled from and where the Lia Fail - the Stone of Destiny, or Coronation Stone, on which the ancient kings were crowned; still stands.

Summer OptionOur exciting Summer Option is the new Boyne Boats where Ireland's Ancient East meets Westeros! Here you hop aboard boats used in the filming of Game of Thrones with your group (maximum of 7) and work as a team to paddle upstream to the site of the Battle of the Boyne of the 17th century, a war that decided the future of Ireland and Europe.